Teresa is an experienced researcher with an academic background in both Economics and Philosophy. She obtained a BSc in Economics and a BA in Philosophy in Vienna before completing an MSc in Philosophy and Public Policy at the LSE.
Throughout her studies she has been a passionate advocate for pluralism in Economics and interdisciplinarity in academia. Research on economic thought, justice and the distribution of income and wealth have always been of particular interest to her. Moreover, she has extensively worked on philosophy of language and received various scholarships and grants.
Born in Austria, but also having lived in France, Mexico, Portugal and the UK, she speaks five languages fluently and has worked as a translator of scientific writings. She has got further work experience in project management, sales and teaching and has served as board-member and co-founder of a student-run newspaper and think-tank in Austria.